CRL OP No. 19281 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 21-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE C.KUMARAPPAN CRL OP No. 19281 of 2026 D.Karthik ..Petitioner(s) Vs State by, Inspector of Police SIPCOT Police Station, Tiruvallur. Cr.No.83 of 2026 ..Respondent(s) PRAYER: Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 482 of BNSS, 2023, to enlarge the petitioner on bail in the event of arrest by the respondent police in the case pending investigation in Crime No.83 of 2026 on the file of the respondent Police and thus render justice. For Petitioner(s): M/s.I Sidharthan For Respondent(s): MR.N.PALANIVEL, GOVT.ADVOCATE (CRL.SIDE) ORDER The petitioner, who apprehends arrest for alleged offences under Sections 296(b), 132, and 351(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, and Section 25(1A) of the Arms Act, in Crime No. 83 of 2026 on the file of the respondent police, seeks anticipatory bail. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CRL OP No. 19281 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 5 2.The case of the prosecution is that on 11.03.2026, while the respondent police were on patrol conducting vehicle checks, a car approached the checkpoint. When the police attempted to search the vehicle, one of the occupants stepped out, verbally abused the police, and threatened them with a knife. Hence, the case. 3. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner is an innocent and has been falsely implicated in this case and has not committed any offence as alleged by the prosecution. He further submitted that the petitioner is ready to abide by any conditions that may be imposed by this Court and sought anticipatory bail for the petitioner. 4.The learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) appearing for the respondent police reiterated the prosecution's case and submitted that the petitioner accompanied co-Accused 1 (A1), who intimidated the police constable by brandishing a knife. He further noted that, as of the registration of the FIR, the petitioner has no prior criminal antecedents. However, he opposed the grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner. 5.The allegation against the petitioner is that he accompanied A1, who intimidated the police constable by showing a knife. Although serious https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CRL OP No. 19281 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 5 allegations have been made in this case, the occurrence took place on 11.03.2026, and no one sustained any injuries. Furthermore, the overt act attributed to the petitioner is limited to merely accompanying A1, without any further active participation. It is also relevant to note that, at the time of the FIR's registration, the petitioner had no criminal antecedents. 6.Considering the aforementioned circumstances, the further custody of the petitioner for investigation is not required. Accordingly, this Court is inclined to enlarge the petitioner on bail, subject to the following conditions: 7. Accordingly, the petitioner is ordered to be released on anticipatory bail in the event of arrest or on his appearance, within a period of fifteen (15) days from the date of receipt of a copy of this order before the learned District Munsif cum Judicial Magistrate, Gummidipundi, on condition that the petitioner shall execute a bond for a sum of Rs.20,000/- (Rupees Twenty Thousand Only), with two sureties, each for a like sum to the satisfaction of the respondent police or the police officer who intends to arrest or to the satisfaction of the learned Magistrate concerned and on further condition that: (a) the sureties shall affix their photographs and left thumb impression in the surety bond and the Magistrate may obtain a copy of their Aadhar card or Bank pass Book to ensure their identity; https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CRL OP No. 19281 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 5 (b) the petitioner shall report before the respondent police, everyday at 10.30 a.m., for a period of two weeks and thereafter as and when required for interrogation; (c) the petitioner shall not tamper with evidence or witness either during investigation or trial; (d) the petitioner shall not abscond either during investigation or trial; (e) on breach of any of the aforesaid conditions, the learned Magistrate/ Trial Court is entitled to take appropriate action against the petitioner in accordance with law as if the conditions have been imposed and the petitioner released on bail by the learned Magistrate/Trial Court himself as laid down by the Hon'ble Supreme Court in P.K.Shaji Vs. State of Kerala [(2005) AIR SCW 5560]; and; (f) if the accused thereafter absconds, a fresh FIR can be registered under Section 269 of B.N.S. 21-07-2026 GBI To 1.State by, Inspector of Police SIPCOT Police Station, Tiruvallur. Cr.No.83 of 2026 2.The District Munsif cum Judicial Magistrate, Gummidipundi. 3.The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CRL OP No. 19281 of 2026 __________ Page5 of 5 C.KUMARAPPAN, J. GBI CRL OP No. 19281 of 2026 21-07-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis